This week we look at the perils of voting when you are a person with a disability, consider the needs of caregivers and accessibility for people who are Deaf/HOH in What We’re Reading!
What We’re Reading: February 25, 2019
The Alarming Future For An Aging Workforce | Forbes When the late Dr. Robert N. Butler coined the term ageism in 1968, he intended to raise awareness of the blatant denigration of the aging population. Butler, the first to publicize age-related stereotyping, focused his life on changing negative perceptions society levied against an aging cohort. [...]
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What We’re Reading: August 20, 2018
The Misperception Of Disability | WNPR In the summer of 2018, the Colin McEnroe Show and the entire talk show team at WNPR had the honor in selecting Jason Perez for an internship at Connecticut Public Radio. Perez worked with Colin McEnroe Show senior producer Betsy Kaplan to produce an episode, aired August 8, that [...]
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Some Important Tips and Wishes for Your Holiday Celebration
"Tell me, what else should I have done? Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon? Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" – Mary Oliver from William Graves The holiday season is upon us and many of us will find ourselves on the road to [...]
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What We’re Reading: December 18, 2017
Cantwell, Portman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help People Receive Care in their Homes, Reduce Health Costs | Maria Cantwell – US Senator for Washington U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Rob Portman (R-OH) have introduced the Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care Act – or EMPOWER Care Act – to help [...]
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2017’s Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities — Cross-post from Wallet Hub
Oct 3, 2017 | Richie Bernardo, Senior Writer https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-people-with-disabilities/7164/ When searching for a new place to call home, people with disabilities often have a longer and more complicated list of considerations compared with healthier individuals. In addition to common wish-list items, such as reliable public transportation and diverse entertainment options, people with major health conditions also must [...]
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